2011 MERCEDES-BENZ CL-Class ECO mode

Ambient lightAdjusting (COMAND) .....................232
AMG menu (on-board computer) ..... 335
Anti-lock Braking System see ABS
Anti-Theft Alarm system
see ATA
Anti-theft system
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) .........68
Ashtray ............................................... 389
Assistance menu (on-board
computer) .......................................... 339
ATA (Anti-Theft Alarm system) Activating/deactivating ...................68
Function ........................................... 68
Switching off the alarm ....................68
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................... 315
Activating/deactivating (on-
board computer) ............................ 340
Display message ............................ 363
Audio AUX jack .................................. 221
Audio CD/DVD or MP3 mode Switching to ................................... 205
Audio DVD
Stop function ................................. 207
Audio format
Setting (audio DVD mode) .............210
Audio menu (on-board computer) .... 334
AUTO lights see Light sensor
Automatic car wash .......................... 410
Automatic engine start Using the ECO start/stop
function ......................................... 271
Automatic engine stop
Using the ECO start/stop
function ......................................... 271
Automatic transmission
DIRECT SELECT lever .....................274
Display message ............................ 371
Driving tips .................................... 277
Emergency running mode ..............281
Kickdown ....................................... 277
Malfunction .................................... 281
Program selector button ................277
Pulling away ................................... 269
Starting .......................................... 269Autostore ........................................... 197
B
Back button ....................................... 109
Backrest Folding forward/back ......................96
Backrest (display message) ............. 372
Bag hook ............................................ 387
Bang & Olufsen sound system ......... 127
BAS (Brake Assist System) ................. 62
BAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
Plus*) .................................................... 62
Battery Charging ........................................ 428
Checking (SmartKey) .......................76
Display message ............................ 361
Important safety guidelines
(SmartKey) ....................................... 75
Jump-starting ................................. 429
Replacing (SmartKey) ......................76
Safety notes .................................. 426
Voltage (on-board computer) .........335
Belt
see Seat belts
Bird's-eye view .................................. 168
Blind see Roller sunblind
Bluetooth ®
Activating/deactivating .................133
Authorizing a device ......................134
Connecting devices .......................133
Devices .......................................... 133
External authorization ............134, 181
General information .......................132
Interface ........................................ 179
Revoking authorization ..................135
Settings ......................................... 132
Telephony .............................. 178, 179
Bluetooth ®
interface
Telephony ...................................... 178
Bluetooth ®
interface telephony
Conditions ..................................... 179
Bluetooth ®
telephone list ................. 180
Brake fluid Notes ............................................. 472
Brake fluid level ................................ 409
Brake lamp (display message) ......... 356
Index5

Driving safety systemBAS PLUS (Brake Assist System
PLUS) ............................................... 62
Electronic Brake-force
Distribution ...................................... 65
ESP ®
(Electronic Stability
Program) .......................................... 63
ETS/4ETS (Electronic Traction
System) ........................................... 64
Important safety information ...........61
Driving safety systems
ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) .......61
ADAPTIVE BRAKE ............................. 65
Adaptive brake lamps ......................63
BAS (Brake Assist System) ..............62
Overview .......................................... 61
PRE-SAFE ®
Brake ............................. 65
Driving systems
Active Blind Spot Assist .................320
Active Body Control .......................305
Active Driving Assistance
package ......................................... 320
Active Lane Keeping Assist ............323
AIRMATIC ...................................... 304
ATTENTION ASSIST ........................315
Cruise control ................................ 291
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 293
HOLD function ............................... 303
Night View Assist Plus ...................316
Parking Guidance ........................... 310
PARKTRONIC ................................. 307
Rear view camera .......................... 314
Driving tips ........................................ 277
Braking .......................................... 290
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 301
Downhill gradients .........................288
Driving on flooded roads ................290
Wet road surface ........................... 289
Winter ............................................ 291
DTMF tones
Sending ......................................... 187
DVD
Copy protection ............................. 212
Data medium ................................. 212
Handling ........................................ 173
Inserting ........................................ 204
Selecting a track ............................ 208DVD changer ...................................... 204
DVD menu .......................................... 227
DVD playback conditions ................. 224
DVD-Video Picture settings .............................. 223
DVD-Video Operation
Automatic picture shutoff ..............222
E
EASY-ENTRY feature ............................ 99
Activating (COMAND) ....................231
EASY-EXIT feature ............................... 99
Activating (COMAND) ....................231
Crash-responsive ........................... 100
EBD (Electronic Brake force
Distribution) Display message ............................ 351
EBD (Electronic Brake-force
Distribution) Function/notes ................................ 65
ECO function ...................................... 230
ECO start/stop function Deactivating/activating .................271
General information .......................270
Electrical fuses
see Fuses
Electronic Brake-force Distribution
see EBD
Electronic Stability Program
see ESP ®

Electronic Traction System
see ETS/4ETS
Emergency call
see mbrace
Emergency release
Trunk ............................................... 84
Vehicle ............................................. 80
Emergency running mode
Automatic transmission .................281
Emergency spare wheel
Storage location ............................ 420
Emergency tensioning device
Function ........................................... 55
Safety guidelines ............................. 41
Emissions purification
Service and warranty information ....23
Index9

iPod®
Alphabetic track selection .............220
Connecting to the Media
Interface ........................................ 216
Device version ............................... 216
Selecting a category/playlist .........219
iTunes ®
............................................... 220
J
Jack Storage location ............................ 420
Using ............................................. 422
Jump-starting ..................................... 429
K
KEYLESS-GO Button ............................................ 267
Convenience closing feature ............87
Display message ............................ 373
Locking ............................................ 73
Starting the engine ........................269
Unlocking ......................................... 73
Key positions
KEYLESS-GO .................................. 267
SmartKey ....................................... 267
Kickdown ................................... 277, 280
Knee bag .............................................. 44
L
Lane-change assistant see Active Blind Spot Assist
Lane recommendations .................... 153
Explanation .................................... 154
Presentation .................................. 154
LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child seat
anchors ................................................ 58
License plate lamp (display
message) ............................................ 357
Lights Automatic headlamp mode ............245
Cornering light function .................248
Daytime running lamps ..................245
Driving abroad ............................... 244
Fog lamps ...................................... 246
Hazard warning lamps ...................248
High-beam headlamps ...................246
Light switch ................................... 244
Low-beam headlamps ....................245
Rear fog lamp ................................ 246
Switching the Adaptive Highbeam
Assist on/off (on-board
computer) ...................................... 341
Switching the daytime driving
lights on/off (on-board computer) . 341
Light sensor (display message) ....... 359
List as selection list Calling up ....................................... 121
Loading guidelines ............................ 384
Locator lighting Adjusting (COMAND) .....................233
Locking
Automatic ........................................ 79
Emergency locking ........................... 80
From inside the vehicle (central
locking button) ................................. 79
Setting to automatic (COMAND) ....233
Locking verification signal (on-
board computer) ............................... 342
Logic 7 ®
see harman/kardon ®
Logic 7 ®
Surround Sound system
Low-beam headlamp (display
message) ............................................ 356
Luggage net ....................................... 386
Lumbar support ................................... 97
see Lumbar support
Lumbar supports (COMAND) ............ 237
M
Main-beam headlamps (display
message) ............................................ 357
Malfunction message see Display messages
Malfunctions relevant to safety
Reporting ......................................... 26
Manual drive program ...................... 279
Map Arrival time/distance to
destination ..................................... 169
Calling up ....................................... 145
City model ..................................... 170
Map display ................................... 168
Moving ................................... 145, 167
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Showing geo-coordinates ..............170
Showing road names .....................170
Topographic map ........................... 170
Map display (also see navigation)
Traffic reports ................................ 159
Map information ................................ 169
Map orientation ................................. 168
Map scale Adjusting ....................................... 166
Massage function (PULSE) ............... 240
Matte finish (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 413
mbrace Automatic retrieval of vehicle data
(service due date) ..........................396
Call priority .................................... 395
Display message ............................ 345
Downloading destinations
(COMAND) ..................................... 395
Emergency call .............................. 392
Important safety notes ..................391
Locating a stolen vehicle ...............397
MB info call button ........................394
Remote vehicle locking ..................396
Roadside Assistance button ..........393
Self-test ......................................... 392
System .......................................... 391
Vehicle remote unlocking ..............396
Mechanical key
Function/notes ................................ 75
Media Interface
Active partition .............................. 221
Basic menu .................................... 218
Connection options .......................216
iPod ®
............................................. 216
Metadata ....................................... 219
Mode ............................................. 216
MP3 player .................................... 216
Selecting categories ......................219
Selecting folders ............................ 219
Selecting music files ......................218
Selecting playlists ..........................219
Switching to ................................... 217
USB mass storage device ..............216
Media list ........................................... 208
Memory function ............................... 102Menu
Exiting ................................... 127, 138
Showing ................................. 137, 225
Menu (on-board computer)
AMG ............................................... 335
Assistance ..................................... 339
Audio ............................................. 334
DISTRONIC PLUS ........................... 300
DVD ............................................... 335
Navigation ..................................... 333
Overview of menus ........................331
Service ........................................... 340
Settings ......................................... 341
Telephone ...................................... 338
Trip ................................................ 332
Menu item
Selecting ........................................ 118
Menu overview
COMAND ....................................... 111
Message memory (on-board
computer) .......................................... 343
Messages see Display messages
Mirrors
Sun visor ........................................ 388
Mobile phone
Authorizing .................................... 180
Connecting (Bluetooth ®
interface) . 180
De-authorizing ............................... 182
External authorization ....................181
Registering (authorizing) ................180
MOExtended run-flat system ........... 425
MP3 Bit/sampling rates ......................... 212
Copyright ....................................... 212
Data medium ................................. 211
File systems ................................... 211
Formats ......................................... 212
Selecting a medium .......................208
Multicontour seat ................................ 97
Front .............................................. 238
Multifunction display ........................ 330
Lane recommendations .................154
Multifunction steering wheel
Operating the on-board computer . 329
Overview .......................................... 34
Multisession CDs ............................... 211Index13

Rear compartmentSetting the air vents ......................263
Rear fog lamp (display message) ..... 357
Rear view camera .............................. 314
Rear view camera (cleaning
instructions) ...................................... 414
Rear-view mirror Dipping (automatic) .......................101
Rear window blind ............................ 389
see Rear window roller sunblind
Rear window heating
Malfunction .................................... 261
Switching on/off ........................... 261
Redials ................................................ 184
Refueling ............................................ 281
Remote control .................................. 115
Programming (garage door
opener) .......................................... 398
Reporting
Malfunctions relevant to safety ........ 26
Reserve (fuel tank)
see Fuel
Reserve fuel
Display message ............................ 362
Warning lamp ................................. 380
Reset .................................................. 135
Residual heat Switching on/off ........................... 261
Restraint systems
see SRS
Reversing lamp (display message) .. 358
Roadside Assistance (breakdown) .... 24
Roller sunblind Rear window .................................. 389
Rear window (COMAND) ................230
Roof lining and carpets (cleaning
guidelines) ......................................... 417
Route Calculating ..................................... 141
Estimated time of arrival ................156
Route overview .............................. 157
see Route guidance (on-board
computer)
Route calculation
Starting .......................................... 141
Route guidance .................................. 151
Cancel ........................................... 154Continue ........................................ 154
Continuing ..................................... 154
Destination reached ......................155
Lane recommendations .................153
Off-road ......................................... 158
Traffic reports ................................ 159
Route guidance (on-board
computer) .......................................... 333
Route options Setting ........................................... 137
Route overview .................................. 157
Route type Setting ........................................... 137
S
Safety Children in the vehicle .....................56
Child restraint systems ....................56
Occupant Classification System
(OCS) ............................................... 46
Overview of occupant safety
systems ........................................... 40
Safety notes
Audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode .....204
Operating safety ....................106, 237
Using the telephone ....................... 178
Video DVD mode ........................... 223
Safety systems
see Driving safety systems
SatRadio ............................................. 200
Displaying information ...................204
Registering .................................... 201
Selecting a category ......................202
Switching to ................................... 201
SD memory card
Loading .......................................... 205
Seat
Active multicontour seat .......... 97, 240
Selecting (COMAND) .....................238
Seat belts
Automatic comfort-fit feature ..........55
Belt force limiters ............................ 55
Cleaning ......................................... 416
Correct usage .................................. 52
Emergency Tensioning Devices ........ 55
Fastening ......................................... 53
Important safety guidelines .............51
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Product information
We recommend using genuine Mercedes-
Benz parts as well as conversion parts and
accessories explicitly approved by us for your
vehicle model.
We have tested these parts to determine their
reliability, safety and special suitability for
Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Despite ongoing
market research, Mercedes-Benz is unable to
assess other parts. We cannot therefore be
held responsible for them, even if in individual
cases an official approval or authorization by
governmental or other agencies should exist.
The use of non-approved parts could affect
your vehicle's operating safety. Mercedes-
Benz therefore recommends that you use
genuine Mercedes-Benz parts, conversion
parts and accessories that have been
approved for the type of vehicle. Genuine
Mercedes-Benz parts, approved conversion
parts and accessories are available from any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. In
addition, you will receive advice about
permissible technical modifications, and the
parts will be professionally installed.
Operator's Manual
Notes on the Operator's Manual
This Operator's Manual contains a great deal
of helpful information. We urge you to read it
carefully and familiarize yourself with the
vehicle before driving.
For your own safety and longer service life of
the vehicle, we urge you to follow the
instructions and warnings contained in this
Operator's Manual. Ignoring them could
result in damage to the vehicle or personal
injury to you or others. Vehicle damage
caused by failure to follow instructions is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
Vehicle equipment
This manual describes all the standard and
optional equipment of your vehicle available
at the time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all functions described. This
also refers to safety-related systems and
functions. The equipment in your vehicle may
therefore differ from that shown in the
descriptions and illustrations. All the systems
found in your vehicle are listed in the original
purchase agreement of your vehicle. Should
you have any questions concerning
equipment and operation, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
The Operating Instructions and the
Maintenance Booklet are important
documents and should be kept in the vehicle.
Service and vehicle operation
Service and Literature
The Service and Warranty Information
booklet contains detailed information about
the warranties covering your vehicle. Your
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
replace and repair any factory-fitted parts
based on the terms and conditions of the
following warranties:
R New Vehicle Limited Warranty
R Emission System Warranty
R Emission Performance Warranty
R California, Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island and Vermont
R State Warranty Enforcement Laws (Lemon
Laws)
Introduction23

Side windows
Important safety notes
GWarning
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, and do not give them access
to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. They could:
R injure themselves on vehicle parts
R be seriously or fatally injured by extreme
heat or cold
R injure themselves or have an accident with
vehicle equipment that may still be in
operation even after the SmartKey has
been removed from the ignition, such as the
seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment or memory function.
If children open a door, they could cause
severe or even fatal injury to other persons; if
they get out of the vehicle, they could injure
themselves when doing so or be seriously or
even fatally injured by any passing traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and a child could be burned on these
parts.
GWarning
Do not carry heavy or hard objects in the
passenger compartment unless they are
firmly secured in place.
Unsecured or improperly positioned cargo
increases a child's risk of injury in the event
of:
R strong braking maneuvers
R sudden changes of direction
R an accident
GWarning
When opening or closing the door windows,
make sure that there is no danger of anyone
being harmed by the opening/closing
procedure.
The front door windows are equipped with
automatic operation and the anti-entrapment
feature. If in automatic mode a front door
window encounters an obstruction that
blocks its path, the anti-entrapment feature
will stop the door window and open it slightly.
The door windows operate differently when
the switch is pulled. See the "Problems with
door windows" section for details.
The closing of the front door windows can be
immediately halted by releasing the switch or,
if the switch was pulled past the resistance
point and released, by either pressing or
pulling the respective switch.
The closing of the rear side windows can be
immediately halted by releasing the switch.
Activate the override switch when children
are riding in the back seats of the vehicle. The
children may otherwise injure themselves,
e.g. by becoming trapped in the door window
opening.
GWarning!
Do not keep any part of your body up against
the window pane when opening a window. The
downward motion of the pane may pull that
part of your body down between the window
pane and the door frame and trap it there. If
there is a risk of entrapment, release the
switch and pull it to close the window.
Side windows85Opening and closingZ

At a glance
COMAND operating system
Overview
FunctionPage:COMAND display112;COMAND controller and
function buttons108
=Telephone keypad110
Components of COMAND
COMAND consists of:
Rthe COMAND display/SPLITVIEW
Rthe DVD changer
Rthe COMAND controller
Rthe COMAND function buttons
Rthe telephone keypad
Rconnections in the glove box (USB,
additional USB, jack plug and iPod®
connection)
Ra remote control for the front passenger
Rcordless headphones for the front
passenger
You can use COMAND to operate the
following main functions:
Rthe navigation system
Rthe audio functions in radio, SatRadio, disc
(audio CD/DVD and MP3 mode) SD
memory card (MP3 mode), MUSIC
REGISTER mode, Media Interface mode
and audio AUX mode
Rthe telephone and the address book
Rthe video function in video DVD and video
AUX mode
Rthe system settings
You can call up the main functions:
Rusing the corresponding buttons
Rusing the main function bar in the COMAND
display
COMAND controller
You can use the COMAND controller to select
the menu items in the COMAND display.
You can call up menus and lists, scroll through
menus or lists and exit menus and lists.
108At a glanceCOMAND